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Oh shit.

Dagger had abs.

Amazing, cut abs that had to be at least a twelve pack. And his nipple was pierced. The sight of that barbell through his nipple made my mouth water and my clit sizzle to new heights. How did I never know I found that attractive?

I was all on board for inviting him to my apartment. This would work. I could have a one-night stand without a problem. Never look back. But maybe, that was why I was alone like my sister liked to point out. Because I was too afraid to get hurt and if I got involved with someone, surely, they would hurt me.

Human nature.

Me: I can’t wait to see that in person. Did that hurt?

Dagger: What? The piercing? Nope.

Me: What do you want to do? I can meet you somewhere. Or you could just come to my apartment…

There. If Dagger was a smart man that was all the invitation he would need. Because seriously, that was all my timid heart could afford. Which worked perfectly since he was an out-of-towner.

Dagger: Send me your address and I’ll take a cab there.

I did as he asked and then ran at warp speed to my bathroom, undressing myself while I ran down the hall.

With a quick shower and shave done, I threw on a pair of denim shorts and opted for a cute-but-casual tank top. I fixed my hair—meaning I brushed it and blow dried it—brushed my teeth and applied some fresh eye makeup.

A final glance in my mirror assured me that I was as ready as I’d ever be. I ignored the part of myself that was asking what the hell I was thinking inviting a complete stranger to my house. But there was something about Dagger…his charm.

He had my full attention.

And I wasn’t ashamed to act on impulse.

I managed to spend some time making my apartment look presentable, like it was clean but not too clean before my doorbell rang.

Deep breath. “Wish me luck,” I said to my goldfish just as I reached for the door.

Dagger’s hand was against the door jamb, and he was taking up all the freaking space. He’d changed into a black t-shirt that sculpted his broad shoulders and chest perfectly. I bit my lip to keep myself from blurting out something stupid. His mouth went up into the most-devilish grin I’d ever seen. “It was the longest dinner ever. Can’t tell you what I’m gonna do to your body.”

Yeah, boy.

“If you’ll let me.” He added as an afterthought and then winked.

Be still, heart. Be still. Was I dreaming?

His hand came out and he touched my cheek with the back of his hand. “Where have you been all my life?”

Laughter escaped from my throat and my brain finally conjured up something useful to say. “Here is where I’ve been. So glad you made it to Rocky Point.”

I reached for him at the same time he reached for me. Our mouths crashed into one another’s like we were long lost lovers. His mouth was fierce and wild, inhaling my breath with every move of his lips and tongue. His hands found their rightful place against my hips, and it was all I could do to put my arms around him and hold on for dear life.

“You taste like sunshine, Fionna.” He growled into my mouth between kisses and God, the way he said my name. It made my toes curl. It was like waking up after a nap on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

It didn’t matter if I ever saw him after tonight. Tonight, was what we had, and I was going to make the most of it.

I pushed his shirt up across his chest and soaked up the hot, tight skin beneath my fingertips. His hands moved down to my jean shorts, and he squeezed my butt cheeks. The move was hot and as simple as it was, no guy had ever touched me with such reckless abandon as Dagger currently was.

“Come on. To my room.” I pulled Dagger down my hallway, trying to keep up with his kisses and his hands.

“Baby, you’re on fire.” The second we got to my room, Dagger lifted me, so my legs were around his waist and then sat down at the edge of my bed, so I straddled him.

We paused between kisses enough to pull each other’s shirts off and his eyes didn’t leave mine as he waited for me to unbuckle my bra. My tits spilled out into his waiting hands and the groan he gave when the pads of his thumbs brushed over my nipples about made me orgasm.

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